STATEN ISLAND, NY -- Golden-throated twins Will and Anthony Nunziata have history on Staten Island. They were born here, and in some ways, so was their love for music and their appreciation for family.

“Growing up, we would go to Staten Island almost every other weekend, because our grandma — from my father’s Italian side — aunt, uncle and two cousins all lived in one family unit.” says Anthony, who with sibling Will grew up in Pelham. “Staten Island has always been a home away from home and represented a major part of my growing up and appreciating the food, the music of Italian American culture.” It comes as little surprise then that the two brothers — who currently live in Manhattan — are looking forward to performing at Lorenzo’s Cabaret at the Hilton Garden Inn on Oct. 15.

“To play a room that I know a lot of great singers have played is really exciting,” says Will Nunziata, who along with his brother has belted out standards at the Cleveland Pops and beyond. “And to do it somewhat in our home court is great.”

Raised on standards of Italian, Irish and German music, the Nunziata brothers were encouraged so much by their parents to sing the oldies that they “had no idea bout Madonna or New Kids on the Block.”

As the two young men grew older and went to Boston College, they found themselves gravitating to the same stages, despite different directions in their regular studies.

“Will was an English and theater arts major, I was a broadcast journalism major,” says Anthony. “We tried our best to live our own lives, but by the power of music I guess we’ve always sort of come together.”

Along with starring in the school’s production of “Godspell,” the guys were quickly noticed by people who connected them with opportunities on the outside. As sophomores, they were chosen to represent their school by singing “Our Time,” from the Stephen Sondheim musical “Merrily We Roll Along,” along with the Boston Pops in a 10,000-seat venue. After the show, the boys approached their parents and noticed their father was crying. When asked why, he reminded them the night was the anniversary of their grandmother’s passing.

“There have been so many moments of my life where family and music have been intertwined,” says Anthony. “To celebrate my love of music and family in entertaining people, to share that with my brother, I just feel blessed.”

The Nunziata brothers promise their show at Lorenzo’s will feature an “Italian twist,” and boast some of the music they grew up hearing at their family home on Staten Island.

When asked for his dream collaboration between famous artists, Will says “Have Tony Bennett and 50 Cent do a song,” but admittedly the identical twins’ most contemporary cover will probably be Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s number “The Prayer.”

“We’re very fortunate to travel a lot, singing,” says Will. “And I think it’ll allow the opportunity for friends and family to come see us. I love meeting new people and connecting with new audiences, we’re looking forward to it."